AGENCY · COUNTYLIVE DATA

Traverse County bids, RFPs and contracts

Traverse County logoMinnesota
Latest pre-RFP
Sep 28, 2026
29 days ago
Pre-RFPs
24
1 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
12
Contracts
1,492
647 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

24 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Traverse County's meetings, most in grants and public safety. The latest, from Sep 28: County Hiring for Joint Communications/Corrections Role.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.

How they buy

Latest awards: John Deere Financial for traverse County Approves John Deere Financial Payment ($2,870.98, Sep 2026) and Hometown Planning for traverse County Approves Hometown Planning Payment ($3,185.00, Sep 2026).

24 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Sep 28

1 new pre-RFP at Traverse County this month. See all 24, free.

Unlock all 24 pre-RFPs

Free account · 30-second setup · No credit card

Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Traverse County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Traverse County has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Traverse County buys from, taken from council records. 1,492 contracts with 647 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Traverse County.

Questions about Traverse County

How do I become an approved vendor for Traverse County?

Traverse County currently works with 647 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 25 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with Traverse County?

Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Traverse County include Traverse County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Traverse County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Traverse County Commissioners Meeting: Department Updates & Project Discussion, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.

Where does Traverse County publish RFPs?

Traverse County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 12 solicitations from Traverse County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Traverse County?

At Traverse County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Probation, Clerk of Courts, Veterans Services, Streets & Roads, and Human Resources. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 25 decision-makers at Traverse County.

Show 4 more questions

What does Traverse County spend the most on?

Based on 409 tracked contracts, Traverse County spends most on Capital Projects (189), Grants (76), Public Works (57), Equipment (45), and Environmental Services (42). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Traverse County's current vendors?

Traverse County currently works with vendors including JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, HOMETOWN PLANNING, RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, SWANSTON EQUIPMENT, JOE RILEY CONSTRUCTION INC, MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERV, HEARTLAND LAND COMPANY, HEARTLAND RANCH INC, COMMISIONER OF TRANSPORTATION, and ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE INC. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Traverse County working on?

Based on 12 tracked meetings, Traverse County is actively discussing: Traverse County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Traverse County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Traverse County Commissioners Meeting: Department Updates & Project Discussion, Traverse County Board Meeting: Road Improvement Plans and Policy Updates, and Traverse County Commissioners Meeting: 2026 Agreement & Land Purchase. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.

How many active solicitations does Traverse County have?

Traverse County currently has 12 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (189), Grants (76), and Public Works (57). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.

Work in government? Get Civic IQ free →

Start finding government buyers today.
It's free.

B2G and SLED sales intelligence. Surface government procurement signals from 100,000+ state, local, and education agencies months before the RFP.

Get started free

No credit card required